A believer may pass through much affliction, and yet secure very little blessing from it all. Abiding in Christ is the secret of securing all that the Father meant the chastisement to bring us.

Of my investments that have been realised, buying my first house turned out to be a pretty good move, which I didn't really realise at the time.

The enemy uses all his power to lead the Christian, and above all the minister, to neglect prayer. He knows that however admirable the sermon may be, however attractive the service, however faithful the pastoral visitation, none of these things can damage him or his kingdom if prayer is neglected.

In tennis, it is not the opponent you fear, it is the failure itself, knowing how near you were but just out of reach.

You are always talking about yourself and tennis and how you are feeling. I try to avoid it when I don't have to.

I've never felt nervous in front of big crowds and in big stadiums.

It would have been better if I had won, but reaching the final was perfect.